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past tense of note
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Synonym Chooser

How is the word noted different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of noted are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

When could celebrated be used to replace noted?

While the synonyms celebrated and noted are close in meaning, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When is distinguished a more appropriate choice than noted?

In some situations, the words distinguished and noted are roughly equivalent. However, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When would eminent be a good substitute for noted?

Although the words eminent and noted have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When might famous be a better fit than noted?

The words famous and noted are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

Where would illustrious be a reasonable alternative to noted?

The words illustrious and noted can be used in similar contexts, but illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of noted?

Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

When is it sensible to use renowned instead of noted?

While in some cases nearly identical to noted, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of noted
Adjective
In recent years, there has also been a noted increase in AI content targeted at children. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025 There were no noted dissents from the brief, unsigned order. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, the strategists noted that the Magnificent 7′s aggregate value in 2025, when looking at the firms’ forward price-to-earnings ratio, is just over half of tech giants’ aggregate value in 2000. Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 Looking frustrated, Travis noted that the Chiefs lost despite taking a 14-point lead in the first half of the game. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noted
Adjective
  • This is a great opportunity to see some of the top players and teams live in one of the most famous ballparks in the sport.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • An aerial view of the property, which sits on over three acres just across from the the famous Kennedy family compound.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The football star keeps his love life out of the spotlight and has not publicly commented on his romances.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • While Del Rio has not directly commented, his wife has shared social-media posts aimed at Lewis.
    Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Weak shaking has been recorded and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the San Jose area according to the USGS DYFI report.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Still, the 2024 numbers mark a surge compared to incidents recorded the year before, when the SPJC reported under 450 antisemitic acts.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.
    Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Hiro noticed Kerr had a big one on his right ear and a smaller one on his left ear.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The latter clause — the principle that Palestinian refugees and their descendants have a right to return to land that became Israel — is not explicitly mentioned in the boycott literature on the FWP website.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As mentioned, the Giants quarterback eventually cleared the team's concussion protocol to continue guiding them to a decisive win against their division-leading rivals.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After the racing announcement, there was a dinner followed by a garage reveal.
    Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Soon, Allen’s teammates followed suit.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Before heading to Charleston, the celebrated event was primarily hosted in Aspen for many decades.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Arizona, a celebrated retirement destination, didn’t even make the top 10.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Charissa Thompson remarked to Kara that her son was extremely polite and wondered what seeing the victory at MetLife Stadium meant to her.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • During his post-game press conference after Game 2 of the ALDS, Boone acknowledged that the team's situation is precarious, but remarked that a win on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium could make all the difference.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Noted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noted. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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